Brandi Paepke
Howard City
Summary
Passionate educator with expertise in student assessment and individualized instruction. Known for building strong relationships with students and parents, while implementing effective classroom management strategies. Aiming to enhance educational outcomes through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
New Beginnings High School
Cedar Springs
09.2017 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated student assessments to evaluate understanding and academic progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
Teacher
Baldwin Community Schools
Baldwin
01.2008 - 09.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated student assessments to evaluate understanding and academic progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Organized school events that promote student involvement and community engagement.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and instructional resources.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2005
Associate of Arts - General Education Requirements
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-1995
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
Certification
Secondary Education Teaching Certificate - Mathematics
Timeline
Teacher
New Beginnings High School
09.2017 - Current
Teacher
Baldwin Community Schools
01.2008 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Ferris State University
Associate of Arts - General Education Requirements
Grand Rapids Community College